Biology:Castanopsis clemensii

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Short description: Species of tree

Castanopsis clemensii
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fagales
Family: Fagaceae
Genus: Castanopsis
Species:
C. clemensii
Binomial name
Castanopsis clemensii
Soepadmo[1]

Castanopsis clemensii is a tree in the family Fagaceae. It is named for the American chaplain and plant collector Joseph Clemens.[2]

Description

Castanopsis clemensii grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm (20 in). The yellowish white bark is smooth or cracked or lenticellate. The coriaceous leaves measure up to 12 cm (5 in) long. Its ellipsoid nuts measure up to 2 cm (0.8 in) long.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Castanopsis clemensii is endemic to Borneo.[1][2] Its habitat is lower montane forests up to 1,300 m (4,300 ft) altitude.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15325903 entry